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Michael Owen Gallagher
Sep 6, 2023
Michael Owen Gallagher, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023. Michael came to know Christ in his final days and is now in Paradise.Born in Akron on November 30, 1947, Michael spent several years working in the shipyards in Lorain, OH before working as a custodian with Wooster City Schools. He was a quiet, smart man with...
Dontae Antwuan Brooks
Sep 5, 2023
Dontae A. Brooks, 40, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2023, in his hometown. Born on February 24, 1983, in Akron, Dontae was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.Dontae had the biggest soul you could come across and always had a smile on...
Robert M. Lupori
Sep 5, 2023
Robert M. Lupori, "Bob", passed away on September 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Catherine Lupori. Bob attended Garfield High School and Akron University.He was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran, and after his discharge he moved to Suffield, Ohio, where he lived for the last 50 years....
Joe G. Duke
Sep 5, 2023
Joe G. Duke, 82, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 5, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Virgie Duke. He graduated from Coventry High School, and attended Kent State University. Joe proudly served his country in Vietnam in the US Army. He retired from Akron General Hospital.Joe...
Jimmie L. Mccumbers
Sep 5, 2023
Jimmie L. McCumbers, 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1944 the son of the late Dilbert and Dorothy McCumbers of Akron, Ohio. Jimmie was a man of great faith and was a member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from GoJo's after many years of...
Rosemary E. Kissel
Sep 5, 2023
Rosemary E. Kissel, 80, entered into God's Kingdom on September 5, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 8, 1943, to the late Mary (nee Gerencser) and Michael Dudock. Rosemary was a lifetime resident of Akron's North Hill neighborhood, where she graduated from North High School and met her loving husband, John. They created wonderful memories filled with...
Carlos Jones Eldridge
Sep 5, 2023
Carlos Jones Eldridge, 92, of Akron, passed away on September 5, 2023. He was born in Rickman, TN on April 2, 1931.Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, children Trena Dobbins, Helen Wilson, David and Jeff Collins. Carlos is survived by his loving wife, Lorraina; daughters Trisha (Steve) Sells and Desiree (Norma) Collins; son-in-law Chuck Dobbins; 6 grandchildren; 10...
Shirley Mae Loughney
Sep 3, 2023
Shirley M. Loughney passed away on September 3, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 9, 1935 to William and Beatrice Fry. Shirley retired in 2007 after 37 years from Akron Public Schools Central Distribution. She was a member of Akron Freewill Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed going out to eat, day trips to...
Thomas Howard Starcher, Sr.
Sep 3, 2023
Thomas Howard "Tommy" Starcher, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born on March 11, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Nancy Starcher. Tommy worked for Republic Steel for six years, owned and operated an interior demolitions business, TH Starcher, Inc., for 10 years before starting his...
Timothy Robert O'Connor
Sep 2, 2023
Timothy Robert O'Connor, 64, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on September 2, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1958 to the late Joseph and Mary Juanita {Kelley} O'Connor. Timmy is survived by his loving wife, Susan; daughters, Katie O'Connor Fox, Megan (Richard Roberts) O'Connor, Kelly Brown and Kerry (Jeff) Gable; sons Cory O'Connor...
Emma Pauline Gaskill
Sep 2, 2023
Emma Pauline Gaskill, (nee Ridgway), age 99, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2023. Emma was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on January 8, 1924 to the late Russell and Edith (nee Jones) Ridgway. While attending Morgantown High School she met her future husband, the late Harold Gaskill on a blind date. After graduation, she traveled to DeRidder,...
Frances K. Schenz
Sep 1, 2023
Frances Kay Schenz, 79, passed away on September 1st, 2023. She was born on January 14th, 1944 the daughter of the late George and Canarsie Stinard of Akron, Ohio. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Frances retired after many dedicated years from Green Local Schools as a school bus driver....
Willie H. Brewer
Aug 31, 2023
Willie Henry Brewer affectionately called Billy, Mr. B, Mr. Brewer, Pop, Dad, Willie by his family and friends went home with the Lord on August 31, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by family. Willie was the second oldest son of 18 children born to the union of Wiley and Malinda Brewer in Columbus Mississippi on July 30, 1923. Willie...
Melody L. Traugh
Aug 31, 2023
Melody L. Traugh went home to be with the Lord after a fighting battle with cancer on August 31, 2023 at the age of 61. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 10, 1961 to Guy Britton and Geraldine VanMeter. She resided in Mogadore, Ohio for the last 23 years.Melody spent most of her life as a nurse's aide...
Troy M. Warren Sr.
Aug 30, 2023
Troy M Warren Sr 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2023. Troy was originally from Hamden Connecticut and moved to Ohio in 1994 when his son was born. Troy lived his life to the fullest on his own terms. He loved jewelry, watches, and to dress he had his own style, took him forever to get ready when it...
Ramona M. Morgan
Aug 30, 2023
Ramona M. Morgan. 94, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Leona (Nestleroad) Langley, she was a lifelong area resident. Ramona retired from Carter Jones Lumber Company and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling on over 110 cruises and spending time with her family. Ramona also liked attending...
Steven C. Harmon
Aug 30, 2023
Steven C. Harmon, 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Joyce Harmon; brother, Robert Harmon; and sister, Patricia Harmon-Feisley. He is survived by his niece, Heather (Ray) Messenger. Steve's life will be celebrated privately. To share a memory of Steven or leave a special message for his...
Isaiah Leon Pope
Aug 29, 2023
Isaiah Leon Pope, age 4, of Akron, passed away on August 29, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 20, 2018.Although he was young in years, Isaiah was an old soul. He had a strong sense of self and a knack for understanding others. He was full of life and always on the move, brightening up any room...
Billy Joe Graham
Aug 29, 2023
Billy Joe Graham, 88, of North Benton, passed away on August 29, 2023. He was born in Smithville, Tennessee on June 23, 1935 to the late John Edward and Fannie Mae Graham.Billy spent his entire career in metal fabrication, retiring at the age of eighty-one. He was an amazing craftsman. One of his most notable projects was working with his...
Dianna L. Balog
Aug 28, 2023
On Monday, August 28, 2023, Dianna L. Balog (Duncan) passed away peacefully at home. She was an angel on earth who got her wings. Dianna was born on July 15, 1946, in Portsmouth Ohio to John & Florine (Peyton) Duncan. She graduated in 1964 from Portsmouth High School then was recruited to the FBI from 1964-1966.In Dianna's career, she was...
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